When you remove the hub flange when changing the bearing, the inner race normally comes away with it, but I have never had one separate after putting the hub flange back on after fitting a new bearing. Are you using a press and supporting the outer part of the bearing at the back whilst refitting the hub flange ?
It might be OK, but I think I would be cautious about refitting the hub to the car with this bearing - for the sake of 20 pounds or so, I would get another bearing and fit it carefully to the hub (see my how-to on front wheel bearing changes).
Cheers
Pete
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